Carl Von Iwonski Out Takes November 6, 2023(April 23, 1830 – April 4, 1912) A painter, photographer and sculptor, Carl was born in Hilbersdorf in Silesia to...
Helen Wolff Out Takes November 6, 2023(July 27, 1906 – March 28, 1994) Publisher and linguist, Helen Wolff was born Helen Mosel in Üsküb, the Turkish...
SWITZERLAND In Brief November 6, 2023125 Years of Gornergrat Railway On August 20, 1898, the Gornergrat Railway, Switzerland’s first electric track railway, travelled up the...
GERMANY In Brief November 6, 2023Sustainable SpotsGermany called on its cities and regions to take part in a tourism sustainability competition for the third time...
AUSTRIA In Brief November 6, 2023Visions and New Beginnings Vienna celebrated “150 Years of the Vienna World’s Fair” in 2023, an anniversary that in spirit...
Carved into History Food November 6, 2023Springerle molds and cookies are an important part of German culinary traditions.By Sharon Hudgins • Photographs Courtesy Sharon Hudgins When...
More Tips and Tricks From Genealogy Institute History November 6, 2023By James M. Beidler Last issue’s column shared a number of German genealogy insights I gained from attending the Genealogy...
Alle Jahre Wieder Culture November 6, 2023Munich’s Bavarian National Museum showcases the world’s finest collection of Christmas Crèches.by Jackie Guigui-Stolberg Hallelujah, Christmastime in Munich! Shop for...
Christmastide Culture November 6, 2023Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25 and when did our holiday tradition of the Christmas tree begin?By Robert...
Christkindlmarkt Magic Culture November 6, 2023Whether you travel to Europe or stay stateside, magic awaits at Christkindlmarkts. Christkindlmarkt is an intangible cultural experience as main...